General Counsel

BTC Inc; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 191,000 - 316,000; Full time

Job summary

BTC Inc. seeks a General Counsel to lead its legal function and serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and executive team. This dynamic role involves overseeing corporate, regulatory, and commercial legal matters, working cross-functionally to navigate the evolving legal landscape surrounding Bitcoin and digital assets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a passion for the crypto industry, contributing to BTC Inc.'s mission of Hyperbitcoinization.

Benefits

Unlimited Vacation

Company MacBook

Health, Dental, and Vision

100% Paid Life Insurance and Disability

Remote First / Your Schedule

Networking opportunities within the Bitcoin industry

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience with a mix of law firm and in-house roles.
• Broad legal knowledge across corporate, commercial, and regulatory domains.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to translate complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal advisor to the executive team on legal matters.
• Draft and negotiate contracts for various business units.
• Monitor regulatory developments related to Bitcoin and financial services.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

About Us

BTC Inc. is the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine, The Bitcoin Conference, and UTXO Management. Bitcoin aims to create a global, inclusive monetary network free from poor financial incentives, censorship, and government manipulation. Our mission is Hyperbitcoinization, and our brands focus on building bridges to Bitcoin that empower more participants.

The Role

BTC Inc. is seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned General Counsel to lead and scale our legal function. As GC, you will serve as the principal legal advisor to the CEO and executive team, overseeing all corporate, regulatory, and commercial legal matters across BTC Inc.'s brands and initiatives. You will work closely with senior leaders across media, events, and strategic finance to navigate the evolving legal landscape surrounding Bitcoin, digital assets, publishing, and financial services. This is a highly strategic and hands-on role requiring sound legal judgment, operational rigor, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You’ll Be Doing

Corporate Legal & Governance

• Serve as legal advisor to the executive team, providing strategic counsel on company-wide legal matters.
• Manage and oversee entity formation, maintenance, and compliance across BTC Inc.’s portfolio.
• Support the Board of Directors with governance policies, resolutions, and corporate records.
• Review and maintain capitalization tables and equity documentation.

Commercial & Contract Law

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, sponsorships, NDAs, partnership agreements, licensing agreements, and consulting engagements.
• Develop and scale contract templates and workflows to support multiple business units.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Operations to support deal execution and contract lifecycle management.

Employment, Risk & Compliance

• Advise on employment law issues, including offer letters, terminations, independent contractor agreements, and international employment risk.
• Own risk mitigation strategies across IP, privacy, consumer protection, and defamation, especially in publishing and media contexts.
• Monitor changes in law relevant to digital assets, events, publishing, and fintech to adjust company practices proactively.

Bitcoin, Digital Assets & Financial Regulatory

• Track regulatory developments in the U.S. and globally around Bitcoin, stablecoins, and financial services.
• Advise on advertising, disclosure, and consumer communications related to financial products and services.
• Ensure compliance with securities laws, AML considerations, and data privacy as they pertain to media, commerce, and financial advisory relationships.

Outside Counsel & Legal Operations

• Manage relationships with external counsel on specialized issues (e.g., tax, IP, international law).
• Optimize legal operations by implementing contract management tools, processes, and documentation systems.
• Build the foundation for a lean, scalable legal department that can support future growth.

We’re Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of legal experience with a mix of law firm and in-house roles, ideally in fintech, media, or venture-backed companies.
• Broad-based legal knowledge with the ability to advise across corporate, commercial, and regulatory domains.
• Comfort with ambiguity, change, and interpreting developing legal frameworks around Bitcoin and digital assets.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, business-focused guidance.
• Strong writing, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for Bitcoin, open-source technology, and individual sovereignty is a significant plus.

Why Join Us?

Our mission is the starting point for Why. Hyperbitcoinization is both daunting and critically important, with complex problems to solve, products and services to build, and billions to onboard. We are passionate about a future where money is better, borderless, and more inclusive, with a sounder incentive structure at the base layer. We set big goals and empower our teams to achieve them. We foster a principled culture reflecting Bitcoin’s ethos. Every full-time employee receives:

• Unlimited Vacation
• Company MacBook
• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Remote First / Your Schedule
• 100% Paid Life Insurance and Disability
• Opportunity to work with talented, fast-paced teams solving complex problems
• Networking opportunities within the Bitcoin industry

The Pay Range For This Role Is

191,000 - 316,000 USD per year (Remote)